# 159 Belmont Ave, Jersey City

Three-family · built c. 1905 · Block 17801, Lot 27.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/17801/27/159-belmont-ave

More construction in Bergen Hill: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/bergen-lafayette/bergen-hill.md

Every lot on block 17801: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/17801.md

## Building permits

- Alteration, issued Jan 18, 2024, estimated cost $3K, described as “Replace 40 gal power vented water heater”
- Alteration, issued Jul 25, 2005, described as “Hand scaffold bridge on main entrance for exterior repair of cornice, brownstone resoration and painting”
- Alteration, issued Jun 6, 2001, described as “Elect./fire/plbg./work.”

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $428,200
- 2025 tax: $9,998
- Assessed land: $185,300
- Assessed improvements: $242,900
- Last sale: $245,000 in 2000

## Zoning

RH-2 (Residential Housing 2).

## Flood zone

Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.

## Landmarks

Part of West Bergen - East Lincoln Park Historic District (Jersey City historic district).

## Board and land use applications

- Historic Preservation Commission case H-26-0308: Application, Incomplete, applied Aug 17, 2026. Replace 20 double-hung windows like-for-like with no structural change (direct replacement). Exterior Color - Black
- Historic Preservation Commission case H-25-0497: Application, Approved, applied Dec 31, 2025. 1 gas wh

From New York City and Jersey City public records, refreshed within a day of each release. Sources: https://umarelli.org/sources. Methodology and corrections: https://umarelli.org/methodology